Horse Health Matters®
Your Horse's Mouth and Teeth - Why It Is Important To Have Your Horse …
by EquiMed Staff
April 7, 2017 11:00
With dental care as a priority, horses are physically more comfortable and utilize feed more efficiently which helps them to perform better and may also lead to …
Evaluating Your Horse's Physical Condition
by EquiMed Staff
February 12, 2014 10:00
 Read how to evaluate your horse including its body score and establish a physical baseline for your conditioning goals …
Putting Down Your Horse - Planning Ahead for a Good Death
by Flossie Sellers
April 15, 2017 16:23
Read about planning ahead for a worst-case scenario when you,as a horse owner, will have to make decisions related to ending the life of your horse. Learn about …
Electrolytes for Your Horse - Just Buzz or for Real …
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 20, 2017 10:59
Learn about electrolytes and electrolyte alternatives and how electrolyte depletion is closely tied to the amount your horse is sweating …
Tip of the Day
Some horses love a vigorous session with the curry comb, others hate it. Adapt what you do to the horse based on the horse's reactions. One size does not fit all.
5 Tips: Winterize Your Barn to Keep Horses Healthy During Cold Weather
by EquiMed Staff
April 28, 2017 14:44
Here are five important tips to help horse owners winterize their barns to keep horses healthy and comfortable during cold weather …
Horse Conformation - Head, Neck and Shoulders
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 1, 2018 09:14
Conformation of the head and shoulders of your horse is discussed in this article, second in the series by noted author Heather Smith Thomas …
Horse Gestation Timeline
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 12:47
Your mare has been bred. What's next? Here is a timeline to follow from insemination to parturition. The more you know about this amazing process, the better …
Triticale Hay for Your Horse
by Flossie Sellers
October 29, 2018 16:46
Is triticale a good hay for horses …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Parenteral
Administered or occurring elsewhere in the body than the mouth and alimentary canal.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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God forbid I should go to any heaven where there are no horses.
R.B. Cunningham Graham